Video Showing Daddy Lumba’s Last Performances at His 60th Birthday Gets Many Emotional: “He Knew”
- One of the last performances of Ghanaian music icon Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly called Daddy Lumba, has surfaced on social media
- In the video, the musician expressed his appreciation to some people who have impacted his life and bid farewell to the audience
- Social media users who watched the video thronged the comment section to share their thoughts
Ghanaian music legend Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra.
Following the announcement of his passing, several videos of Daddy Lumba’s performances have been shared on social media.
Source: Facebook
One of his last performances before he passed got many emotional on social media. In the video on X, Daddy Lumba shared the last song he would sing, appreciated some people who have impacted his life, and clarified rumours about his health condition.
He expressed gratitude to his basic school teacher and other key people in his life.
“Mama Acheampong trained me from childhood. She was my Agric teacher. When I was in school, I was always top of my class till I left. Many people do not know this, but many accuse my wife, Akosua Serwa, of poisoning me. My wife will not do that. I had a spine surgery. It was Mama Acheampong who took me to the hospital, and Nana Twum paid all my bills. I am grateful to you all.”
He announced to the audience that his final song he’d perform that day was ‘Akwanoma.’
“My life is a sacrifice. I will only do what I can, and when it’s my time to go, I will leave.”
‘Akwanoma’ is a Twi word that means ‘a lone traveller.’ The song talks about giving one's best while there is life and leaving when each person’s time is up.
Other videos that were shared online showed that Daddy Lumba lived like each day was his last. He often would sing ‘Akwanoma’ as his last song when he performed, and often bid the audience or whoever was listening farewell by saying ‘Makra mo.’
Another video of his first and last time at his radio station, DL FM, he bid everyone farewell as he often does.
Details of Lumba's passing
The demise of Daddy Lumba was announced on Saturday, July 26, 2025, by his legal representative, Fati Ali Yallah, in a press release.
According to the statement, Daddy Lumba had been receiving medical treatment at the hospital following a brief illness.
Since news of his demise went viral, many have shared tributes, notable among them being President John Mahama, former President Nana Akufo-Addo, and members of Parliament from both the NDC and NPP.
Entertainment and creative industry players who have eulogised the highlife legend include Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, King Promise, Nana Acheampong, and Amakye Dede, among others.
Vigil to be held to celebrate Lumba
In celebrating the legacy of Daddy Lumba, the Creative Arts Industry is set to organise a candlelight vigil.
A statement signed by the Executive Secretary of the Creative Arts Agency said the solemn event will take place on August 2, 2025, at Independence Square in Accra.
Additionally, the event will be held concurrently in Germany, the Netherlands, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
A Book of Condolence was opened at Daddy Lumba's private residence at East Legon in Accra on Tuesday, July 29, for friends, fans, and well-wishers to express support and solidarity during a period of mourning.
Watch the video below:
Ghanaians mourn Daddy Lumba
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the video shared by @ShadrackAmonoo on X. Read them below:
@DerbyWinnings said:
“We always dey find meaning into people death, typical Ghanaian mentality.”
@ShamseyK wrote:
“The ending 💔.”
@AgyenyameStudio said:
“Soo cold 🥶.”
@BoachieRozay5 wrote:
“RIP DL.”
@mc_hayford said:
“Maybe he knew.”
@Bob_Marley979 wrote:
“Charley, ibe true say some people see their end days before they approach 🕊️😞.”
@Rhapsody_Rep_Gh said:
“His hands were shaking 🫨.”
Source: UGC
Serwa Amihere cries live on the radio
YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian media personality Serwa Amihere broke the news of Daddy Lumba's demise on DL FM.
The well-known fan of the highlife legend could not hold her tears when she finished sharing the news and started weeping.
Social media users who watched the video shared their thoughts in the comment section.
Source: YEN.com.gh
